Editorial & Expert Insights
Long-form editorial features on Japanese antique coin collecting
Interview with a Town Coin Shop Owner — Insights into Japan's Coin Culture Over 30 Years
Seiji Tanaka, who has run the specialist coin shop 'Senkado' in Ueno Ameyoko for 30 years, talks about market changes, the relationship between Japanese people and currency, and a message to beginners.
The Allure of Edo Gold Coins — Why Oban and Koban Still Captivate People
Understanding Why Edo Gold Coins are Considered the "Apex" for Modern Collectors, from an Editorial Perspective
Approach to Authenticity Judgment - Compilation of Modern Japanese Coin Appraisal Standards by the Editorial Department
Visual Inspection, Measurement, Specific Gravity, Grading—Explaining the Four Layers to Detect Counterfeits and the Standard Process Achieved in Modern Appraisals
Behind the Scenes of Auction Operations — Editorial Insights into the Process from Listing to Bidding and Pricing Structure
Consignment, Appraisal, Catalog Creation, Pre-Auction Viewing, Main Auction, Settlement — Deconstructing the Standard Processes of the Numismatic Auction Industry and How Market Prices are Formed
The World of Collecting Hole Coins — From Kan'ei Tsuho to Kouchou Coins, the Editorial Team Explores "The Most Profound Category"
Hole coins with over 1300 years of history can serve as both a beginner's entrance and an advanced collector's destination. Unravel the diverse classification systems and the charms of collecting